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Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
Price tag $0.37

Legendary CreatureHuman Soldier

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

How it feels to play against

Frustrating Can create feel-bad moments at the table.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#1981 Current Rank
#1844 Last Week
#1848 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Thalia, Guardian of Thraben.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Thalia, Guardian of Thraben decks.

Protective Response Protective Response
+1% Synergy $0.08
Kinscaer Sentry Kinscaer Sentry
0% Synergy $0.61
Winnowing Winnowing
0% Synergy $0.41
Mirrormind Crown Mirrormind Crown
0% Synergy $1.45
Ajani, Outland Chaperone Ajani, Outland Chaperone
0% Synergy $2.11

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Thalia, Guardian of Thraben's abilities and overall game plan.

Vryn Wingmare Vryn Wingmare
+65% Synergy $0.22
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+64% Synergy $0.96
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+62% Synergy $1.04
Containment Priest Containment Priest
+55% Synergy $0.59
Leonin Arbiter Leonin Arbiter
+53% Synergy $0.64
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+53% Synergy $1.40
Spirit of the Labyrinth Spirit of the Labyrinth
+51% Synergy $0.64
Thorn of Amethyst Thorn of Amethyst
+49% Synergy $1.15
Glowrider Glowrider
+44% Synergy $1.40
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+44% Synergy $1.91

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Thalia, Guardian of Thraben decks.

Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+42% Synergy $0.17
Hushbringer Hushbringer
+41% Synergy $0.62
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+36% Synergy $12.83
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+34% Synergy $15.71
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+28% Synergy $0.22
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+26% Synergy $4.80
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+15% Synergy $54.22
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+4% Synergy $1.23
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+1% Synergy $1.35
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-10% Synergy $4.41

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+33% Synergy $11.35
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+6% Synergy $140.43
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+5% Synergy $938.97
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $111.70
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $97.50
Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $7.45
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-2% Synergy $32.48
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-4% Synergy $50.17
The One Ring The One Ring
-5% Synergy $106.71
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-8% Synergy $51.58

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Thalia, Guardian of Thraben's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+40% Synergy $0.54
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+39% Synergy $0.27
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+37% Synergy $0.43
Tithe Taker Tithe Taker
+36% Synergy $0.30
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+32% Synergy $9.26
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+32% Synergy $4.42
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+32% Synergy $0.66
Reidane, God of the Worthy Valkmira, Protector's Shield Reidane, God of the Worthy
+32% Synergy $0.46
Imposing Sovereign Imposing Sovereign
+32% Synergy $0.40
Hushwing Gryff Hushwing Gryff
+32% Synergy $0.38
Kataki, War's Wage Kataki, War's Wage
+28% Synergy $1.37
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+28% Synergy $7.88
Ethersworn Canonist Ethersworn Canonist
+27% Synergy $4.74
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+26% Synergy $1.96
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+26% Synergy $0.37
Doorkeeper Thrull Doorkeeper Thrull
+26% Synergy $1.74
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+25% Synergy $17.44
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+25% Synergy $21.24
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+25% Synergy $2.74
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+23% Synergy $6.84
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+23% Synergy $4.71
Palace Jailer Palace Jailer
+23% Synergy $0.21
Sanctum Prelate Sanctum Prelate
+23% Synergy $1.37
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+22% Synergy $1.19
Strict Proctor Strict Proctor
+22% Synergy $0.36
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+21% Synergy $0.22
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+21% Synergy $0.95
Soulless Jailer Soulless Jailer
+21% Synergy $0.77
Tocatli Honor Guard Tocatli Honor Guard
+21% Synergy $0.25
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+20% Synergy $2.09
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+19% Synergy $0.35
Angel of Jubilation Angel of Jubilation
+18% Synergy $9.79
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+18% Synergy $18.02
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+17% Synergy $23.90
Benalish Marshal Benalish Marshal
+17% Synergy $0.87
Spelltithe Enforcer Spelltithe Enforcer
+17% Synergy $3.09
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+16% Synergy $3.75
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+15% Synergy $3.44
Guardian of Faith Guardian of Faith
+15% Synergy $4.46
Coppercoat Vanguard Coppercoat Vanguard
+15% Synergy $0.29
Fiend Hunter Fiend Hunter
+13% Synergy $0.20
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+12% Synergy $0.46
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+11% Synergy $5.87
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+11% Synergy $31.98
Solitude Solitude
+11% Synergy $29.59
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+10% Synergy $10.54
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+9% Synergy $0.38
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+9% Synergy $0.47
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+8% Synergy $0.44
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+8% Synergy $0.35

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Thalia, Guardian of Thraben safe.

Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+28% Synergy $0.79
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+13% Synergy $0.48
Silence Silence
+13% Synergy $7.41
Calamity's Wake Calamity's Wake
+12% Synergy $0.20
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+10% Synergy $4.05
March of Otherworldly Light March of Otherworldly Light
+8% Synergy $0.75
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+5% Synergy $0.17
Condemn Condemn
+4% Synergy $0.24
Fateful Absence Fateful Absence
+4% Synergy $0.42
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+3% Synergy $4.30
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.34
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+3% Synergy $7.51
Reprieve Reprieve
+2% Synergy $1.90
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+2% Synergy $0.31
Get Lost Get Lost
+1% Synergy $5.41
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+1% Synergy $0.45
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
0% Synergy $0.34
Disenchant Disenchant
-1% Synergy $0.12
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-1% Synergy $1.22
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-2% Synergy $18.77
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.41
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-5% Synergy $7.71
Ephemerate Ephemerate
-7% Synergy $4.97
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-8% Synergy $8.67
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-9% Synergy $1.18
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-12% Synergy $15.46
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-13% Synergy $0.37

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Thalia, Guardian of Thraben's game plan and control the board.

Armageddon Armageddon
+17% Synergy $16.23
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+16% Synergy $0.31
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+9% Synergy $6.29
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+6% Synergy $0.39
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+4% Synergy $3.05
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+4% Synergy $4.39
Austere Command Austere Command
+2% Synergy $0.43
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+2% Synergy $0.72
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+2% Synergy $2.47
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+2% Synergy $1.08
Lay Down Arms Lay Down Arms
+2% Synergy $0.25
Split Up Split Up
+2% Synergy $1.78
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+1% Synergy $0.60
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
-1% Synergy $0.55
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
-1% Synergy $1.02
Martial Coup Martial Coup
-1% Synergy $0.24
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-2% Synergy $0.33
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
-2% Synergy $9.90
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
-4% Synergy $2.09

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Damping Sphere Damping Sphere
+24% Synergy $0.47
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+15% Synergy $0.72
Cursed Totem Cursed Totem
+14% Synergy $1.19
Aether Vial Aether Vial
+14% Synergy $4.15
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+13% Synergy $4.32
God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
+13% Synergy $0.75
Sphere of Resistance Sphere of Resistance
+13% Synergy $9.25
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+11% Synergy $12.38
Winter Orb Winter Orb
+11% Synergy $11.01
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+9% Synergy $1.38
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+8% Synergy $49.85
Torpor Orb Torpor Orb
+7% Synergy $12.00
Weathered Runestone Weathered Runestone
+5% Synergy $0.32
Defense Grid Defense Grid
+5% Synergy $9.74
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+4% Synergy $5.29
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+3% Synergy $4.35
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+3% Synergy $5.10
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
0% Synergy $40.13
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
-1% Synergy $2.32
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.30
Shadowspear Shadowspear
-3% Synergy $39.49
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-10% Synergy $8.56
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-16% Synergy $4.61
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-17% Synergy $4.70
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-25% Synergy $2.00

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Thalia, Guardian of Thraben's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+34% Synergy $0.79
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+31% Synergy $0.48
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+30% Synergy $0.49
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+26% Synergy $4.79
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+26% Synergy $0.20
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+21% Synergy $4.46
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+14% Synergy $5.87
Stony Silence Stony Silence
+12% Synergy $2.99
Suppression Field Suppression Field
+10% Synergy $0.77
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+9% Synergy $0.62
Assemble the Players Assemble the Players
+6% Synergy $0.35
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+6% Synergy $0.57
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+5% Synergy $0.20
Kismet Kismet
+5% Synergy $11.26
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+4% Synergy $5.70
Always Watching Always Watching
+4% Synergy $1.28
Solemnity Solemnity
+4% Synergy $12.48
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+2% Synergy $1.19
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+1% Synergy $7.64
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+1% Synergy $2.62
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-1% Synergy $2.76
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-1% Synergy $2.55
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
-1% Synergy $5.05
Land Tax Land Tax
-2% Synergy $25.67
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
-2% Synergy $12.53
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-4% Synergy $28.99
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-10% Synergy $5.76

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Thalia, Guardian of Thraben to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+12% Synergy $1.87

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+22% Synergy $0.89
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+21% Synergy $0.25
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+16% Synergy $21.06
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+14% Synergy $0.29
Wasteland Wasteland
+12% Synergy $21.87
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+7% Synergy $12.62
Cave of the Frost Dragon Cave of the Frost Dragon
+7% Synergy $0.39
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+6% Synergy $6.34
Tectonic Edge Tectonic Edge
+6% Synergy $0.29
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+5% Synergy $6.11
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+4% Synergy $8.97
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+4% Synergy $0.71
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+4% Synergy $0.23
Shefet Dunes Shefet Dunes
+4% Synergy $0.30
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+4% Synergy $0.43
War Room War Room
+3% Synergy $8.92
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+3% Synergy $5.50
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+3% Synergy $0.28
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.44
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+2% Synergy $0.18
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+1% Synergy $22.56
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $37.51
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+1% Synergy $0.26
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+1% Synergy $1.00
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+1% Synergy $15.14
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-2% Synergy $0.30
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-3% Synergy $44.23
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.28
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-4% Synergy $0.54
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-7% Synergy $7.13
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-16% Synergy $3.70
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-19% Synergy $1.16

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+5% Synergy $37.59
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+3% Synergy $70.64
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.21
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.31
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-15% Synergy $1.26
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-20% Synergy $0.44

Lands

The mana base foundation for Thalia, Guardian of Thraben decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+15% Synergy $3.44
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+15% Synergy $3.57
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+7% Synergy $0.28
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+5% Synergy $11.47
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+4% Synergy $26.47
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+4% Synergy $41.30
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+3% Synergy $49.97
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.34
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+3% Synergy $29.10
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+3% Synergy $15.98
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+2% Synergy $2.47
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.22
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+1% Synergy $0.39
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
0% Synergy $0.34
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.20
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.41
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.30
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% Synergy $0.17

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